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Adipose Tissue Browning

Meaning

Adipose tissue browning is a physiological process where white adipose tissue (WAT), primarily responsible for energy storage, acquires characteristics similar to brown adipose tissue (BAT), which is specialized for thermogenesis. This transformation results in the emergence of beige or ‘brite’ adipocytes within the white fat depots. Clinically, this phenomenon is a focus of metabolic research due to its potential to increase energy expenditure and improve systemic metabolic health markers, particularly in the context of obesity and insulin resistance.